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Bridge at Tai-Wai onTai-Po Road [1900-????]

Submitted by Klaus on Sat, 2021-05-29 18:49
Date Place completed: 
c.1900-01-01 (Month, Day are approximate)

Bridge across Shing Mun River in Tai Wai, built 1900

Quite narrow bridge. Demolished as it possibly was not fit for vehicle passage.

The Report on the New Territory for the year 1900 (page 20) refers:

The masonry of the abutments and piers of the Tai Wai bridge, 3 spans of 30 feet clear, was completed in the year.

The Public Works Report for 1901 refers:

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Sha Tin Roadhouse

Submitted by rabble on Fri, 2010-10-22 09:54
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1955
Places shown in this photo: 
Former site of Shatin Dairy Farm Restaurant (aka Shatin Roadhouse) [????-????]

You may like to see this old menu from Sha Tin Roadhouse 1955. Note the prices!

Ron

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